Massage promotes a sense of overall wellbeing and works to relax the body and restore a sense of calm and balance to the mind. Individuals who suffer from mesothelioma, a debilitating and painful form of lung cancer, may greatly benefit from massage.

Massage is not a curative treatment option, but when combined with traditional cancer treatment methods, such as chemotherapy, massage can be an integral part of a mesothelioma patient’s healing plan. Patients who experience massage in conjunction with other treatments have reported a lessening of pain and an overall feeling of calm and relaxation.

Massage focuses on the working of specified muscles in attempt to manipulate the tissue and blood vessels below the surface, increasing blood flow throughout an individual’s body. As the muscles are stimulated, oxygen supply within the body improves, which eases soreness, aches, and pains that cancer patients may experience as a result of their disease.

In the United States, the traditional Swedish massage is the most popular option, but there are various other areas of massage, including shiatsu, deep tissue, hot stone, and Thai massage. While massage will not cure or lessen the severity of mesothelioma and other forms of cancer, it can certainly ease the effects and promote a sense of relaxation in cancer patients. Massage is most helpful in the event that a patient is experiencing anxiety or emotional imbalance due to their traumatic disease, as it relaxes the entire body and thus induces a general feeling of peacefulness and balance within the mind and soul. Alternative treatment therapies, including massage, have been shown to vastly improve the overall health of cancer patients.

Patients who wish to implement massage into their treatment plan should consult with their physician prior to beginning any new methods.

In a 4 oz. spray bottle filled with water, add 1 drop of YL Peppermint oil. Spritz a light mist on your body for a ‘cooling’ effect. (Note: keep all essential oils away from eyes!)

At Home: Diffuse your YL essential oils regularly.

 

I recommend using the “Nebulizer” Essential Oil Diffuser – of the 3 diffusers YL has this one puts the most essential oil into the air, we want that because it is only when the fine mist of the essential oil comes into contact with bacteria and mold spores that it can do its job, eliminating them!

 

How Long: for the best results, run your diffuser for 15-30 minutes at a time 1 to 4 times a day – nice!

 

Place your diffuser near one of your A/C vents – this will help spread the essential oil mist further and will help the mist get into the return vent of your A/C system.

 

Best Essential Oil Choices for germs & mold spores are: Thieves blend (#3243), Purification (#3399), Lemongrass (#3581) (particularly if you have the mold Aspergillis penicillium), and R.C. is the best choice for staph bacteria that is airborne or on surfaces.

 

Note: there is a 50% off mail-in coupon in each of the 5 Start Living kits, if you have signed up as a wholesale customer or distributor remember to take advantage of that savings – having the Nebulizer Essential Oil Diffuser on hand is one of the best ways to keep your home and family healthy year round. If you are a “Retail” customer I highly recommend “upgrading” to the wholesale membership so you can save money on all of your YL purchases and so you’ll get that 50% off coupon.

Tip: when using the Nebulizer Essential Oil diffuser – NEVER add water or a carrier oil to dilute as this will ruin your diffuser.

Smelly Cars and Hotel Rooms

While this application for diffusing will not be as effective as using the Diffuser, it is still pretty good – it’s an excellent for smelly hotel rooms and cars – take a cottonball and put 3-8 drops of Thieves (#3243), Purification (#3399), or Citrus Fresh (3318) on it, then tuck the cottonball into the grate of the car or hotel room A/C vent to freshen the air.

 

Tip: add a couple drops of Orange (#3602) essential oil to Purification (#3399) for a very nice and refreshing scent.

EndoFlex (#3333) essential oil blend is a good choice for balancing the endocrine system. See EndoFlex Potato Salad recipe below.

Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.

• Ease medication dependence.

• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.

• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.

• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. • Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.

• Increase joint flexibility.

• Lessen depression and anxiety.

• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.

• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation. • Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling.

• Reduce spasms and cramping. • Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.

• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.

• Relieve migraine pain.

A Powerful Ally~There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:

• Decreased anxiety.

• Enhanced sleep quality.

• Greater energy.

• Improved concentration.

• Increased circulation.

• Reduced fatigue.

• Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage.

The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits. Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic.

Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

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Sherry Perkins, Certified Raindrop Therapist
Call: 734-646-5582 for your appointment today.
www.raindroptherapy.net
Email:  Raindroptherapy.net@gmail.com